Today, Republican nominee for Congress Gordon Ackley released his platform for the general election campaign.

Entitled “Contract with the Virgin Islands,” the four-point platform specifically lays out how the St. Thomas businessman and Air Force veteran will work with the congressional majority to deliver for the Virgin Islands.

Republican Party of the United States Virgin Islands Chairman John Canegata issued the following statement:

“By paying a $400 million ransom for the release of Americans unjustly held hostage by Iran, President Obama has set a dangerous precedent that will only embolden America’s enemies. Congresswoman Plaskett needs to put her duty to Virgin Islanders ahead . . . → Read More: On Iran, Plaskett must put duty ahead of party